This position is primarily responsible for managing the daily activities of the Office of the Milwaukee Urban League President & CEO, representing and communicating the interests of that office to the Board, senior level managers, members, employees, and the public. The incumbent provides executive level administrative and clerical support for the President & CEO. The expected outcomes listed below apply to performance expected for each position to whom incumbent reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Organize meetings, schedule appointments and maintain President’s calendar
Register President for meetings, seminars, and social events. Includes; call or mail-in registrations, and initiating the check request
Ability to discreetly and professionally screen calls and accurately take messages if necessary
Prepare and distribute minutes for Board of Directors meetings and other agency meetings as needed
Prepare and self-edit correspondence
Manage all communications from and to in-person visitors, telephone callers, and written correspondence
Multi-task and prioritize President and office/agency needs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Prepare and maintain Board of Directors and Staff contact information
Serve as agency support for Board of Directors
Conduct agency mailings
Setup and maintain all databases (mailing lists, membership lists, community lists, etc.)
Order and maintain office supplies for administrative area
Order business cards for Staff
Provide support for all agency sponsored events and meetings as needed including; EOD Luncheon, Black and White Ball, manages’ meetings, staff meetings, Board meetings, and community events
Development and distribution of the agency brochure, assist in the development of the annual reports, and other formal communications
Greet agency/administrative visitors
Keep administrative files organized and accessible
Other duties as assigned by President & CEO
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Undergraduate degree in liberal arts, human resources, or general business and at least five years of related experience
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience in managing confidential data, work within deadlines, and occasionally under tight time constraints
Professional demeanor, high level of integrity and honesty, adaptable to changing priorities
Possess the ability to manage multiple projects, to interact with diverse groups & individuals
Computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat